Dramatic Par Threes: One-Shot Wonders
Whether it requires a mere flip of a wedge or a big swing with a fairway wood, a par-three hole has the ability to not only immortalize a golf course—it can define a player’s entire round. “It’s what we remember because it’s only one shot,” resort developer Mike Keiser says of a par three. “They’re […]
You’ve Got to Play: 17th at Danzante Bay
By Tony Dear As you climb the sharply uphill par-four 16th at Danzante Bay, all thoughts are on what lies over the ridge behind the green. You putt out a little quicker than normal, then drive vigorously to the crest of the hill. You’ve heard about the par-three 17th hole. Maybe you’ve watched Round […]
